Crime Rates at Roding Leigh, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 5JZ

Roding Leigh area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville , and the 42nd lowest crime rate of 549 local areas in Chelmsford .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Roding Leigh (CM3 5JZ) in the last 12 months was 9.5 per 1,000 residents and was 85.3% lower than the South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville average (64.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violent crimes ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -54.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Roding Leigh (CM3 5JZ), the main crime hotspot is near Reeves Way. Police recorded 53 crimes here, including 37 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.